All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5973 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish a prescription monitoring program. Dispensers will provide information electronically to DOH. Information submitted will include at a minimum, drugs prescribed, date, quantity,... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5974 2007–08 |
Juvenile chemical dependencyThe maximum term of inpatient treatment under the CDDA is extended from 90 to 120 days. When confinement is ordered, the court may grant credit for time served or to be served in a voluntary substance abuse or mental health... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5975 2007–08 |
Family policy councilThe Director of the Office of Public Defense and the Director of the Department of Early Learning are added as members of the Family Policy Council. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5976 2007–08 |
Required school daysIncreases the required number of school days in a school year. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5977 2007–08 |
Health care fairness actEvery employer of 1,000 or more employees must report to both the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority (HCA) within 30 days of the completion of a calendar quarter, the number employed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5978 2007–08 |
Olympic & Kitsap higher eduThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) assesses the higher education needs in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Clallam counties and recommends solutions to the higher education needs of the area. Solutions that the HECB... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5980 2007–08 |
Nursing & boarding homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must notify the administrator of a boarding home, nursing home, or adult family home immediately upon learning that a current or prospective resident has been convicted of a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5982 2007–08 |
Property management companyClarifies that the gross wages and benefits of on-site property managers are exempt from the business and occupation taxation of property management companies. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5983 2007–08 |
Truancy mattersRequires the court, when a hearing on a truancy petition is scheduled, to provide required notices "directly and using its own resources." | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5985 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/lanes of trafficDeclares that no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles, unless: (1) The average speed of traffic at any time is substantially slower than the posted speed... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5988 2007–08 |
Medical benefits adm accountThe Public Employees' Benefits Board Medical Benefits Administration Account (PEBBMBAA) is created. The PEBBMBAA is to be used for the administration of self-insured medical plans other than the UMP. Only the Administrator of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5991 2007–08 |
Motor fuel retailersDeclares that a motor fuel retailer shall not sell motor fuel at a price that includes a fraction of one cent. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5992 2007–08 |
Wildlife damageRecognizes that damage caused by deer grazing on crop lands is detrimental to productive agriculture in Washington state. Declares that when the currently authorized methods of addressing problem animals are ineffective,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5993 2007–08 |
Liquor license applicantsDeclares that no retail license of any kind may be issued to: (1) An applicant whose place of business is located within the boundaries of a city or town with a population under twenty thousand, if the total number of retail... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5994 2007–08 |
Primaries and electionsRecognizes that a majority of the voters of the state of Washington are opposed to the continued use of the party primary nominating system adopted in 2004. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5997 2007–08 |
State employeesThe state DSHS and DOC, through their employees and agents, are not liable when the state worker or agent exercises reasonable care and selects one of two or more alternative courses of action, even though the course of action... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5998 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 40.07 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 39.13 percent of the amount that would... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5999 2007–08 |
Unemployment insuranceAdjusts unemployment insurance contribution rates in order to maintain a stable unemployment compensation fund. Declares that the department accomplish this goal through rule and report to the legislature annually, before the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6002 2007–08 |
Lake management districtsProvides that, upon the expiration of an initial term or renewal term of a lake management district, the county legislative authority may renew by resolution the lake management district for the same term of years set forth in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6003 2007–08 |
Cable & video servicesA new chapter is created designating the WUTC as the exclusive franchising authority in the state for competitive cable service providers and competitive video service providers. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6004 2007–08 |
Exceptional sentencesIn any case where a new trial or new sentencing hearing is required and an exceptional sentence above the standard range was imposed, prior to April 15, 2005, the superior court may impanel a jury to consider alleged... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6005 2007–08 |
Interpreter servicesEach trial court must develop a written language assistance plan to provide a framework for the provision of interpreter services for non-English-speaking-persons accessing the court system in both civil and criminal legal matters. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6006 2007–08 |
Public assembly hallsExpands the property tax exemption for public assembly halls. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6007 2007–08 |
Protection of livestockClarifies the use of funds appropriated for livestock predator control. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |